Uganda Case Law

Atwine v Uganda Railways Corporation and Another (Misc Cause 264 of 2022)

Atwine v Uganda Railways Corporation and Another (Misc Cause 264 of 2022) [2024] UGHCCD 104 (18 June 2024)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 264 of 2022

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The court found that the Respondents, as public bodies, were subject to judicial review, but the applicant failed to establish any grounds for intervention. The Board was legally constituted at the time of the decision, and the Presidential directive did not invalidate its authority. The applicant did not meet the contractual conditions for renewal, particularly the requirement for performance appraisals, and failed to escalate appraisal disputes in a timely manner. There was no procedural impropriety, as the contract and HR Manual did not require a hearing or reasons for non-renewal. The dec…

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• Judicial Review
• Public Body Employment
• Contract Renewal
• Natural Justice
• Procedural Impropriety

Mwangala v Uganda Revenue Authority (Misc Cause 87 of 2021)

Mwangala v Uganda Revenue Authority (Misc Cause 87 of 2021) [2023] UGHCCD 348 (10 November 2023)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Misc Cause 87 of 2021

Judge

Boniface Wamala, J

The High Court dismissed a judicial review challenge to non-renewal of a senior manager’s contract, finding the main challenge time-barred and the decision lawful.

• Judicial Review
• Contract Renewal
• Procedural Fairness
• Legitimate Expectation
• Judicial-review
• Employment-contract-renewal

James Tweheyo v Uganda Nataional Teachers Union (Labour Dispute Claim 337 of 2017)

James Tweheyo v Uganda Nataional Teachers Union (Labour Dispute Claim 337 of 2017) [2022] UGIC 69 (6 May 2022)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Claim 337 of 2017

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J

The Industrial Court of Uganda held that the NEC validly renewed the claimant’s contract and that his later removal was unlawful for lack of due process.

• Unlawful Termination
• Contract Renewal
• Procedural Fairness
• Notice Pay
• Role Of Executive Council
• Unlawful-termination

Makerere University v Kitumba (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 43 of 2015)

Makerere University v Kitumba (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 43 of 2015) [2021] UGIC 59 (16 July 2021)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Appeal No. 43 of 2015

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Ebyau, Panel Member, Mubuuke, Panel Member, Mugambwa, Panel Member

The Industrial Court held that the respondent’s fixed-term contracts ended by effluxion of time, but upheld salary arrears for science money and accrued gratuity.

• Fixed Term Contracts
• Contract Renewal
• Performance Appraisal
• Salary Arrears
• Gratuity Entitlement
• Fixed-term-employment

Kiwalabye v Posta Uganda (Labour Dispute Reference No. 119 of 2020)

Kiwalabye v Posta Uganda (Labour Dispute Reference No. 119 of 2020) [2021] UGIC 36 (11 June 2021)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Reference No. 119 of 2020

Judge

Matovu, Panel Member, Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J, Ebyau, Panel Member, Mugambwa, Panel Member

The Industrial Court interpreted an earlier labour award and held that gratuity did not extend to the 1998–2011 contracts because those contracts lacked a gratuity clause.

• Employment Contracts
• Gratuity Entitlement
• Contract Renewal
• Award Interpretation
• Employment-contracts
• Gratuity-entitlement

Tumuhimbise v Uganda Development Corporation and Anor

Tumuhimbise v Uganda Development Corporation and Anor (Miscellaneous Cause No. 100 of 2020) [2021] UGHCCD 14 (9 April 2021)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

Miscellaneous Cause No. 100 of 2020

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that refusal to renew a public employee’s contract was tainted by procedural irregularity, abuse of discretion, and discrimination.

• Judicial Review
• Contract Renewal
• Procedural Fairness
• Abuse Of Discretion
• Legitimate Expectation
• Discrimination

Mt. Elgon Hospital v Nangosya (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 17 of 2019)

Mt. Elgon Hospital v Nangosya (Labour Dispute Appeal No. 17 of 2019) [2020] UGIC 18 (21 August 2020)

Court

Industrial Court of Uganda

Case number

Labour Dispute Appeal No. 17 of 2019

Judge

Ruhinda-Ntengye, J, Tumusiime-Mugisha, J

The Industrial Court held that a fixed-term contract had expired and was not unlawfully terminated. It set aside the Labour Officer’s compensation award.

• Fixed Term Contracts
• Unlawful Termination
• Contract Renewal
• Compensation Awards
• Fixed-term-contracts
• Contract-renewal

Kilama-Lajul v Uganda Coffee Development Authority & Another

Kilama-Lajul v Uganda Coffee Development Authority & Another (MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 270 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 56 (14 April 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS CAUSE NO. 270 OF 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The court found that the Uganda Coffee Development Authority, as a public body, and its Managing Director, were subject to judicial review. The decision not to renew the applicant's contract was marred by procedural impropriety, illegality, and irrationality. The board failed to follow its own Human Resource Manual and Performance Measurement System, did not properly appraise the applicant, and did not accord him a fair hearing before making the non-renewal decision. The 2nd respondent acted ultra vires by unilaterally communicating the decision without valid board minutes or authority. The a…

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• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Natural Justice
• Contract Renewal
• Legitimate Expectation
• Abuse Of Discretion

Mbabazi v Rural Electricity Agency & 2 Others

Mbabazi v Rural Electricity Agency & 2 Others (MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 165 OF 2019) [2020] UGHCCD 15 (13 March 2020)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION NO. 165 OF 2019

Judge

Musa Ssekaana, J

The High Court held that the refusal to renew Emily Mbabazi’s contract was procedurally flawed, quashed the decision, ordered reconsideration, and awarded damages.

• Judicial Review
• Procedural Fairness
• Natural Justice
• Contract Renewal
• Abuse Of Discretion
• Judicial-review

Agnes Kamagaju V The BOD URSB (MISC. CAUSE NO. 02 OF 2015)

Agnes Kamagaju V The BOD URSB (MISC. CAUSE NO. 02 OF 2015) [2018] UGHCCD 34 (10 September 2018)

Court

HC: Civil Division (Uganda)

Case number

MISC. CAUSE NO. 02 OF 2015

Judge

Mugambe, J

The Applicant's contract expressly provided that renewal was at the discretion of the Respondent, contingent upon satisfactory performance. The evidence, including appraisals and warning letters, supported the Respondent's assertion of unsatisfactory performance. The Applicant did not challenge these evaluations at the time they were made and only raised objections after receiving notice of non-renewal. The court found the appraisals and evaluations valid and concluded that the Respondent was under no obligation to renew the contract. The Applicant's claim of legitimate expectation was not su…

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• Judicial Review
• Legitimate Expectation
• Contract Renewal
• Public Employment
• Procedural Fairness